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Checkmate

YOUR BIGGEST ENEMY MAY BE YOURSELF

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When starting a chess game, João does everything he can to try to emerge victorious. During the game, strange things start to happen in your home. To try to understand what is happening, João will need to gather strength to defeat his biggest adversary: ​​himself.

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Budget

$900

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Portuguese

Runtime

20 mins

Rating

3/10

Release Date

01 January 2025

Country

Brazil

Cast

Caio Puertas

Caio Puertas

João

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